Kuwait Airways KU542 Flight Status (Cairo to Kuwait City)
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KU542 flight operated by Kuwait Airways on Oct 23, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Cairo (CAI) to Kuwait City (KWI). The flight is expected to depart at 19:25 and land at 21:30 .
Fri, Oct 23
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 45m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
63
Baggage
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KU542 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Cairo to Kuwait City on Kuwait Airways
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KU542 flight flying from Cairo to Kuwait City on 10/24/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 334 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
83
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
25 minutes
Age
9y, 7m
Seats
334
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 21% of flights
44 cm
Seat width better than on 21% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
178 cm
More legroom than on 67% of flights
51 cm
Seat width better than on 42% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
2-2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
203 cm
Legroom
75 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
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KU542 Recent Flight History and Status - Kuwait Airways
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Cairo (CAI) | Kuwait City (KWI) | 339 | 19:23 | 21:33 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Cairo (CAI) | Kuwait City (KWI) | B77W | 19:31 | 21:31 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Cairo (CAI) | Kuwait City (KWI) | B77W | 19:28 | 21:37 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Cairo (CAI) | Kuwait City (KWI) | B77W | 19:57 | 21:58 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Cairo (CAI) | Kuwait City (KWI) | B77W | 19:20 | 21:24 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Cairo (CAI) | Kuwait City (KWI) | B77W | 19:59 | 22:05 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Cairo (CAI) | Kuwait City (KWI) | B77W | 19:25 | 21:30 | Scheduled |
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KU542 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review KU542 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of KU542 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KU542 is 83% (Late on average 15 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 25 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
15 minutes
Early
7
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
25 minutes
Early
93
%
On time
3
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ku542?
Flight ku542 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 19:15, arrival 22:00 (updated Oct 24, 2026).Is flight ku542 on time today?
Flight ku542 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 19:15, with arrival at 22:00. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ku542 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ku542 is scheduled to depart at 19:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:25, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 24, 2026).When is flight ku542 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ku542 is scheduled to arrive at 22:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 21:30. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 24, 2026.What route does flight ku542 fly?
Flight ku542 is operated by Kuwait Airways from Cairo (CAI) to Kuwait City (KWI). Typical flight time is about 2 hours45 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight ku542?
Track flight ku542 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight ku542 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ku542 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 24, 2026). Contact Kuwait Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ku542 departed from Cairo?
Flight ku542 has not departed from Cairo (CAI) yet and is currently on schedule for 19:15.What is the seat configuration for flight ku542?
Flight ku542 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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